Sri Ayyappa Swamy Padi Pujalu
Puja Description
Ayyappa Swamy is the son of Lord Shiva and Mohini (female avatar of Lord Vishnu). Hence, he is also known as Hari Haran. Sabareshwara and Manikantha are the other names by which Ayyappa is known as.He is known to be the remover of evil. Devotees don the Ayyappa Deeksha and Vratam for 41 days with strict rules in order to please Ayyappa Swamy. Ayyappa is worshipped on this day by the chanting of Namavalis and Padi puja is performed by chanting slokas, lighting diyas and Neyyabhishekam(Ghee offering). The Puja is accompanied by Kirthanas and Bhajanas.
Significance:
Performed during the Vratham of Ayyappa Swamy Deeksha
18 padi pujas, Namavalis and Astothrams are performed.
Aravana Paayasam is the main naivedyam prepared on this day.
When is this Puja performed?
This Puja is performed during the Ayyappa Deeksha. It generally done in the months of December and January.
Advantages of this Puja:
Grants Self-esteem and Self-control leading to a successful life
All the evil and negativities are removed and eradicated
All the hurdles are removed and people are blessed with peace and prosperit
The Mind and Soul are purified resulting in a Happy life
Puja Cost
₹ 9,999/- onwards
Puja Material
| Material Name | Units |
|---|---|
| Pasupu (పసుపు) | 100 gms |
| Kumkuma (కుంకుమ) | 100 gms |
| Ashta Gandham (అష్ట గంధం) | 1 packet |
| Agarubatthi (అగర్బత్తి) | 1 packet |
| Harathi Karpooram (హారతి కర్పూరం) | 100 gms |
| Cow Ghee (ఆవు నెయ్యి) | 200 gms |
| Vakkalu(వక్కలు) | 50 gm |
| Akshinthalu | 1 packet |
| Mudda Karpuram | 100 gms |
| Honey (తేనె) | 50 gm |
| Sugar (చెక్కర) | 500 gm |
| Jagerry (బెల్లం) | 500 gm |
| Dry Dates (ఖర్జురాలు) | 100 gms |
| Elachi | 1 packet |
| cloves | 1 packet |
| Jaji Kayalu (జాజి కాయలు) | 2 |
| Ganga Jalam | konni |
| Gorojanam | 1 packet |
| White cloth | 1 |
| Blouse pieces (జాకెట్ ముక్కలు) | 2 |
| Thread rolls (దారపు ఉండలు) | 1 |
| Akanda Vattulu | 1 packet |
| VariPelalu (వరి పేలాలు) | 500 gm |
| Mishri | 100 gms |
| vibhudhi (విభూది) | 1 |
| kalasham chembu (కలశం చెంబు) | 1 |
| Rose water | 1 BOX |
| Match box (అగ్గి పెట్టె) | 1 |
| Panneeru (పన్నీరు) | 1 |
